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Home » Primers

Articles Tagged with ''Primers''

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Waterborne Shop Primer Supports Faster Curing for Structural Steel

March 20, 2026
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This waterborne shop primer delivers rapid curing, corrosion protection and smoother finishes while reducing VOC emissions in structural steel applications.


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Automotive Business Analysis: Data-Driven Insights on Car Sales Trends

Automotive Aftermarket Sustains Refinish Coatings Demand

MarketsandMarkets
January 28, 2026
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Aftermarket growth continues to support refinish coatings, even as formulation and performance expectations evolve.




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Silicone Primer Improves Overmolding Adhesion

October 7, 2025
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This silicone primer enhances bonding between liquid silicone rubber and challenging substrates in medical, automotive and electronics applications.


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Zinc-Rich Primers

Sacrificial and/or Barrier?
Kalsani Venkateshwarlu Calum Munro Paul Bradley
August 6, 2025
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New research into zinc-rich primers shows how lower-zinc formulations can meet performance standards while addressing sustainability and application challenges.


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New Dispersions Improve Dot Sharpness in Inkjet Receptive Coatings

May 14, 2025
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Silica- and alumina-based dispersions enhance dot fixation and resolution in primers for digital printing on varied substrates.


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New Paint + Primer Lines Offer Premium Finish or Pro-Grade Durability

May 10, 2025
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Interior and exterior acrylic paints provide one-coat coverage, stain resistance and mold protection for DIYers and professional contractors.


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Axalta's Primerless Coating System Wins 2024 R&D 100 Award

December 7, 2024
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The company's innovative system reduces the need for a primer and streamlines the automotive paint process.


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PPG Launches Optimal Powder Primer with Optimized Zinc

August 12, 2024
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The patent-pending product is formulated with an optimized amount of zinc, providing better transfer efficiency than standard zinc-rich primers and corrosion protection that meets rigorous ISO C5 corrosivity specifications for use in high humidity and aggressive environments.


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Rust Converting Paint for the Home Remodeler

August 10, 2024
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Iron fences, railings, windows, doors, and other decorative work can be beautiful additions to the home and yard, but owners of old houses are well-aware that these can be rusty. However, rather than sandblasting or buying new pieces, home remodelers also have the option of restoring them with a rust converter. 


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New Cable-Laying Vessel Set to Reduce Emissions with Advanced Marine Coatings

AkzoNobel
August 2, 2024
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AkzoNobel’s marine coatings brand announced Prysmian’s new vessel, Monna Lisa, will use the company's primer and anti-fouling solution. This choice is expected to cut carbon and VOC emissions.


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